City

Potts Camp, MS

1 ZIP code  ·  Marshall County  ·  Mississippi

👥2,117Population
💰$45,306Median HH Income▼ 41% below avg
🎂35.9Median Age
🏠$83,200Median Home Value▼ 70% below avg
🎓28.6%College Grads▼ 26% below avg
📊4.8%Unemployment≈ Avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 44.4% Female 55.6% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 85.4%Hispanic: 6.7%Black: 6%Other: 2%Race
White85.4%
Hispanic6.7%
Black6.0%
Other2.0%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
7%
5–17
30%
18–24
3%
25–44
21%
45–64
18%
65+
18%

Key Indicators

Median Age35.9 yrs
Avg HH Size2.42
Below Poverty26.0% ▲ 160% above avg
College Grads28.6% ▼ 26% below avg
Unemployment4.8% ≈ Avg
No HS Diploma75 (7%)
HS Graduate216 (20.1%)
Some College313 (29.2%)
Associates162 (15.1%)
Bachelors99 (9.2%)
Graduate Degree208 (19.4%)

Education

No HS: 7%HS Grad: 20.1%Some College: 29.2%Associates: 15.1%Bachelors: 9.2%Graduate: 19.4%Edu
No HS7.0%
HS Grad20.1%
Some College29.2%
Associates15.1%
Bachelors9.2%
Graduate19.4%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 76.7%Renter: 23.3%Tenure
Owner76.7%
Renter23.3%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
28%
$50k–$100k
33%
$100k–$150k
22%
$150k–$200k
1%
$200k–$300k
8%
$300k–$500k
3%
Over $500k
4%

Financials

Median HH Income$45,306 ▼ 41% below avg
Median Home Value$83,200 ▼ 70% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.8x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$861/mo
Total Housing Units1,237
Vacant Units363

Income Distribution

Under $25k
32%
$25k–$50k
32%
$50k–$75k
18%
$75k–$100k
3%
$100k–$150k
6%
$150k–$200k
10%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
97%
Work From Home
3%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
27%
15–30 min
37%
30–45 min
6%
Over 45 min
30%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
0%
1940s–1950s
4%
1960s–1970s
13%
1980s–1990s
26%
2000+
57%
About Potts Camp, MS

Potts Camp is a city in Mississippi, located in Marshall County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 2,117 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 35.9 years.

Economically, Potts Camp is a working-class community. The median household income of $45,306 is below the national average. Approximately 26.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 4.8%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Potts Camp is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $83,200, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $861 per month. Homeownership is high at 76.7%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Potts Camp is moderately educated. 28.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (85.36%).

Potts Camp, MS offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Mississippi.

ZIP Codes in Potts Camp
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
38659 2,117 $45,306 $83,200 $861 4.8% 28.6% 76.7%